District of Columbia Property Taxes
District of Columbia, District of Columbia
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Explore District of Columbia in 3DEffective Tax Rate
0.00%
Equal to state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$359/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.58%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$737,100
State avg $737,100
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,422
$369/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,842
$320/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#1
of 1 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a District of Columbia homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.58%
0.00 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$4,312
$0 above the state median
State position
#1
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 1 District of Columbia counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
D.C. taxes rank high nationwide
D.C.'s effective property tax rate of 0.577% sits well above the national median, placing the district in the upper tier of taxing jurisdictions. The median property tax here is $4,180 annually—56% higher than the national median of $2,690—reflecting both a stronger real estate market and steeper tax burden.
D.C. sets the standard alone
As the only jurisdiction in the District of Columbia, D.C. represents both its state average and its own benchmark at 0.577% effective rate. This rate is uniform across all properties in the district, making D.C. a single, unified tax jurisdiction.
D.C. stands apart regionally
D.C. operates as an independent jurisdiction without traditional neighboring counties, but its 0.577% rate reflects a major metropolitan area with higher property values and demand for services. Compared to surrounding suburban jurisdictions in Maryland and Virginia, D.C. maintains a competitive effective rate despite having the nation's highest median home values in its class.
Here's what homeowners pay yearly
A homeowner with a median-value property in D.C. ($724,600) pays approximately $4,180 in annual property taxes. For those with mortgages, the actual tax bill can reach $4,311 when financed through escrow, representing a significant annual cost on one of the nation's priciest real estate markets.
Many D.C. homeowners can appeal
Across the nation, thousands of homeowners are overassessed and successfully reduce their tax burden through appeals—and D.C. homeowners should know this option exists. If you believe your property valuation is too high, contacting D.C.'s Office of the Assessor about an appeal could lower your yearly tax bill.
How District of Columbia Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
District of Columbia
0.58%
Effective rate
District of Columbia Avg
0.58%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.